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How far is Rochester, MN, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1246 miles / 2006 kilometers / 1083 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Rochester (RST) is 1545 miles / 2487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 58 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Castlegar to Rochester

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1246.329 miles
  • 2005.772 kilometers
  • 1083.030 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1243.091 miles
  • 2000.561 kilometers
  • 1080.216 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Castlegar to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Rochester generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Castlegar to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin West Kootenay Regional Airport
City: Castlegar
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCG
ICAO Code: CYCG
Coordinates: 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W
Destination Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W